Big Sandy Community and Technical College Course Syllabus PS Number: 3672 Semester: Summer Year: 2015 Faculty Name: Paul Baker Title: Adjunct Instructor Course Prefix and Number: PSY 223 Course Credit Hours: 3 Course Prerequisites: PSY 110 or PY 100 Course Title: Catalog Course Description: Developmental Psychology An introduction to the principles of Developmental Psychology as seen in human growth over the entire life span, with the primary focus on infancy through adolescence. Emphasis is placed on theory and data relating to the developmental aspects of cognition, language, and personality Instructor Contact Information: Campus Location: Office Hours: Big Sandy CTC Mayo Campus Building & Room: WWW email me to schedule face to face appointments as needed. Office Phone Number: 606-298- 3572 Alternate Number: Best Times to Call: KCTCS Email: M- F 8:30am - 4:00pm pbaker0055@kctcs.edu Special Instructions: Supervisor Contact Information: Name: Patsy Jackson Campus Location: Prestonsburg Building & Room: Campbell 120H Office Phone Number: 64711 KCTCS Email: patsy.jackson@kctcs.edu
Text and Supplies: Human Development - A Lifespan View (6thEdition), Kail & Cavanaugh, Wadsworth, 2013 KCTCS General Education Competencies Students should prepare for twenty- first century challenges by gaining: A. Knowledge of human cultures and the physical and natural worlds through study in the sciences and mathematics, social sciences, humanities, histories, languages, and the arts. A pretest/post test will be used to measure this competency. Upon the first week of class and at the conclusion of the class an assessment will be adminstered to all students. The results are compared to determine student's progress. B. Intellectual and practical skills, including inquiry and analysis critical and creative thinking written and oral communication quantitative literacy information literacy teamwork and problem solving C. Personal and social responsibility, including civic knowledge and engagement (local and global) intercultural knowledge and competence ethical reasoning and action foundations and skills for lifelong learning D. Integrative and applied learning, including synthesis and advanced accomplishment across general and...specialized skills. Course Specific Competencies (Student Outcomes): Upon completion of this course, the student can: 1. Display knowledge of fundamental theories of developmental psychology. 2. Describe research methods and designs used in developmental psychology. 3. Describe developmental processes occurring during the course of the lifespan within the physical, cognitive, and psycho- social domains. 4. Explain how human development is influenced by various impacts such as culture, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, or gender.
Lab Competencies (Student Outcomes): (Enter if this does not apply.) Course Outline: I. The Study of Human Development A. Introduction to concepts B. Theories C. Methods II. III. IV. Prenatal Development and Birth A. Prenatal development and influences B. Childbirth and newborn Infancy and Toddlerhood Early Childhood Early Childhood V. Middle Childhood VI. VII. VIII. Adolescence Emerging Adulthood Late Life X. Death and Dying A. Death and bereavement B. Contemporary issues Course Structure:
The instructional methods for this class will include discussions, electronic media, activities, writing assignments, and exams Technology/Media Component: Electronic media will be used to aid in reinforceing information from the text. Students will be expected to contact the instructor through the use of email. Finally, discussion groups will be conducted weekly online. Service- Learning: Course Requirements and Evaluation: Exams: There will be a total of 2 exams given throughout the semester(midterm and final). These exams will be based on material covered in class and in the textbook. No make- up exams will be given unless prior arrangements have been made with your instructor. If the student knows s/he is going to be absent for a scheduled test, it is the student's responsibility to notify the instructor, and a make- up exam can be negotiated/scheduled or all the points will be lost. Grading Policy: The final grade in this course will be determined based on the total number of points accumulated from the exams, paper, and class presentation plus the points accrued from any extra credit work and attendance/participation. Exams (Midterm and Final 125 points each) SEE- I (150 points) Learning Assessments (50 points) Class Participation (50 points) The final grade will be determined using the following grading scale: A = 500-450 points B = 449-400 points C = 399-350 points D = 349-300 points E=299-0 points W = Withdrawal Attendance Policy: Regular attendance is necessary for the successful completion of this class. If in the event a student needs to miss, It is their responsibility to get any notes, assignments, etc. that were missed. A signin sheet will be circulated in each class meeting and will need to be signed by each student before they leave. The instructor will note individuals with excessive tardiness and absenteeism. Missed Exam Policy: In the event a student misses a scheduled Test, it is the student's responsibility to notify the instructor, so a make- up exam can be negotiated/scheduled within a week s time or all the points will be lost. The same procedure will apply for an unplanned absence on an assigned Test day, and will require some form of communication with the instructor to this effect, or the make- up will be left to the discretion of the instructor. Late Assignment Policy: No late assignments or extra credit opportunities will be accepted. Withdrawal Policy: Students may withdraw from class at their discretion and receive a grade of W up until mid- term. After the mid- term date through the end of the semester, your instructor will allow students to withdraw with a grade of W only if the student is currently passing with a grade of 60% or higher. Students wishing to withdraw who do not fit
each of these criteria will not be permitted to do so and will receive an E grade at the end of the semester. Information Available at the Current Student Portal http://www.bigsandy.kctcs.edu/current_students ARTICLE II - ACADEMIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES http://legacy.bigsandy.kctcs.edu/studentcode2009.ashx.pdf (Referenced in the Rules of the Community College Senate, Section VII and in the Rules of the Technical College Senate, Section VII). The following information is available on the BSCTC Homepage: www.bigsandy.kctcs.edu go to Current Students and under Right to Know click on Student Code of Conduct. Paper copies of all the documents listed under Right to Know are also available upon request at the Admissions Office or Library on the Mayo, Pikeville and Prestonsburg Campuses. 2.1 Academic Honesty Policy 2.2 Academic Rights of Students 2.2.1 Information about course content 2.2.2 Information about course grading criteria 2.2.3 Contrary opinion 2.2.4 Academic evaluation 2.2.5 Academic records 2.2.6 Evaluation of student character and ability 2.3 Student Academic Offenses and Academic Sanctions 2.3.1 KCTCS Academic Offenses 2.3.1.1 Plagiarism 2.3.1.2 Cheating 2.3.1.3 Student Co- Responsibility 2.3.1.4 Misuse or Student Falsification of Academic Records 2.3.2 Academic Sanctions/Penalties of Students 2.3.2.2 Other Academic Sanctions 2.4 Student Appeals and Responsibilities 2.4.1 Student Responsibilities 2.4.1.1 Responsibility Involving Academic Rights of Students (section 2.0) Please refer to flowchart: Appeals in Cases of an Alleged Violation of Student Academic Rights Figure 1) 2.4.1.2 Responsibility Involving Academic Offenses (section 2.3) When a student is believed to be guilty of any of the four academic offenses (2.3.1.1 2.3.1.4), a student will find information concerning responsibilities of college personnel in section 2.5.2. ARTICLE III- NON- ACADEMIC DISCIPLINARY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES 3.1 General Regulations Concerning Student Behavior 3.2 Disciplinary Offenses 3.3 Penalties and Sanctions 3.4 Enforcement 3.5 The Procedures 3.5.1 The Role of the Chief Executive Officer in Student Disciplinary Matters 3.5.2 The College Judicial Board 3.5.2.1 Authority 3.5.2.2 Composition 3.5.2.3 Eligibility Requirements 3.5.2.4 The Appointment Process 3.5.2.5 Terms of Office 3.5.2.6 Absence 3.5.2.7 Temporary Appointments to the Judicial Board 3.5.3 The College Appeals Board 3.5.3.1 Jurisdiction on Cases of Disciplinary Offenses 3.5.3.2 Disposition of cases of Disciplinary Offenses 3.5.3.3 Composition of the College Appeals Board 3.5.3.4 Authority of the KCTCS Board of Regents in Cases Involving Suspension or Expulsion of a Student 3.6 Temporary Sanctions
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